Job Description
Responsibilities
• Interpret and apply customer specifications, including aerospace/defense standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, Boeing D6 XXX requirements if applicable)
• Focus on using statistics and data analysis techniques to improve processes.
• Lead complex investigations using structured problem solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC, Ishikawa, 5 Why).
• Own Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) from initiation through verification of effectiveness
• Drive proactive quality initiatives, including PFMEA, control plans, risk mitigation, and process robustness improvements.
• Set up product and process inspections to determine sample sizes to include but no limited to writing procedures that include selection of the correct measuring tools.
• Understand and analyze complex problems and derive solutions.
• Effectively communicate technical issues, solutions, ideas, and concepts to a diverse audience including Program Managers, Customers, and Executive Management.
• Determine material review board dispositions for product nonconformances.
• Lead and participate in nonconformance investigations to analyze and determine root cause, define corrective actions, and ensure corrective action implementation is effective.
• Participate in program and quality assurance reviews.
• Determines, tracks and reports quality performance.
• Review customer drawings and specifications and to fully understand requirement flow downs.
• Prepare and review quality documentation including policies, procedures, processes, and First Articles to ensure compliance to internal and external requirements.
• Conduct internal audits of products, processes and procedures and act as a credible escort for internal and external auditors.
• Understands the design intent, requirements, and specifications of our products as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls and failure modes.
• Provide support in development and evaluation of product and process capability, process control plans, analysis of conditions, and process audits with the objective of improving process performance and capability.
• Daily collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection to ensure high quality product is delivered to our customers.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineeering (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related discipline).
• ASQ CQE, CSSBB, CSSBG, CSSYB Preferred.
• 5 –10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001, PPAP, FAI (AS9102), and MRB processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis, SPC, MSA, and process capability tools.
• Experience with reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across functions
Preferred Qualifications
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience working with aerospace OEMs (Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed, etc.).
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and digital quality tools.
• Experience with supplier quality development and audits.
• Advanced data analysis skills (Minitab, JMP, Python, or similar).
Core Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem solving mindset
• High attention to detail and risk awareness
• Ability to lead cross functional teams
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Salary: $115,000 - $145,000 plus bonus